Used Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM for Sale — From £1229 | UsedLens.co.uk

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Canon's flagship RF prime — f/1.2 at 50mm with L-series build, unprecedented wide-open sharpness for this speed.

The Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM was released in 2018 at the Canon RF system launch as the reference 50mm standard prime with f/1.2 maximum aperture — the fastest Canon standard prime ever produced. At 950g and 77mm filter thread it is heavier than any preceding Canon 50mm prime. Ten aperture blades produce near-circular bokeh. Ring USM provides fast, quiet AF. L-series dust and moisture sealing is built throughout.

The optical design uses 15 elements in 9 groups. Ten aperture blades produce near-circular bokeh at all aperture settings. The 77mm filter thread is the Canon professional standard. At 950g the lens is substantially heavier than the EF 50mm f/1.4 USM (290g). Minimum focus distance of 0.4m. Ring USM provides fast, quiet AF with full-time manual override. f/1.2 maximum aperture. L-series dust and moisture sealing.

The f/1.2 at 50mm on full-frame is one stop faster than f/1.4, providing deeper background blur and one additional stop of low-light exposure. The ten-blade aperture produces circular out-of-focus highlights at intermediate apertures (f/2, f/2.8) where fewer-blade designs show polygon shapes. The RF mount's short flange distance enables the f/1.2 formula without the retrofocus compromises required in SLR-mount 50mm f/1.2 designs.

On the used market the Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM commands a significant premium among RF standard primes. Condition checks: ring USM AF response, L-series sealing, 77mm front element for marks, and overall barrel condition given the weight. The Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM provides standard 50mm at dramatically lower weight and cost. Compatible with all Canon RF-mount EOS R bodies.

Avg £1509, down 1.3% over 1 month

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Used Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM price history

Tracking the used Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM price? Over the past month, the average has fallen 1.3%, from £1529 to around £1509. Depending on age and condition, expect to pay between £1359 and £1702 for a used lens.

Average market price (line) and typical price range (shaded). Source: UsedLens daily price index, 11 Jun – 23 Jul 2026.